Pdf towards greater learner autonomy in the foreign language. Motivating the person rather than the l2 learner with reference to future self perspectives. Jennifer ridley and ema ushioda, towards greater learner autonomy in the for eign language classroom dublin. Promoting teacher learner autonomy through and beyond initial language teacher education volume 44 issue 1 ema ushioda, richard smith, steve mann, peter brown.
On june 1st and 2nd 2012, the international conference the answer is learner autonomy. Promoting teacherlearner autonomy through and beyond initial language teacher education. Publications include teaching and researching motivation pearson, 2011, 2nd edition, coauthored by zolta. Isbn 1871730236 research output not available from this repository, contact author. Motivation, autonomy, selfdetermination theory apa citation. In this paper, i propose that we need to develop an appropriate set of conceptual tools for examining motivational issues pertaining to linguistic diversity, mobility and social integration in a rapidly changing and expanding europe. It almost goes without saying that good language learners are moti vated.
The dependence of learner autonomy on teacher autonomy. Pdf learner autonomy in the foreign language classroom. Working with a selfselected group of foreign language teachers in the dublin area mostly teachers of french or german, this project aimed. Democracy, discourse and learner autonomy in the foreign. Lamb eds identity, motivation and autonomy in language learning. To see the final version of this paper please visit the. Ema ushioda is an associate professor in elt and applied linguistics at the centre for applied linguistics, university of warwick. Learner autonomy has been a major area of interest in foreign language fl teaching for some 30 years. Description most teachers are frustrated by their unmotivated students. From the perspective of sustaining longterm engagement in l2 learning, personal goals and targets are important in providing a motivational rationale. Ema ushioda is an associate professor in elt and applied linguistics at the centre for applied linguistics, university of warwick where she teaches ma.
This volume offers a collection of 15 articles including the comprehensive foreword by ema ushioda which shed light on multiple aspects of the concept of learner autonomy. Non e difficile comprendere perche diversi studiosi tra cui alonso 2011. I begin by drawing on research that has begun to reframe the concept of integrative motivation in the context of theories of self and identity. Learner autonomy in the foreign language classroom. Ema ushioda is an associate professor at the centre for applied linguistics, university of warwick. Much has been written about what learner autonomy is, the rationale for promoting it, and its implications for teaching and learning. Common sense and everyday experience suggest that the high achievers of this world have motivation, a word which derives from the latin.
Bringing together motivationrelated practical concerns and debates from diverse international contexts and educational settings where english is learned, this book shows how locally produced insights and issues can have wider global significance, resonating with the experiences and concerns of english teachers and learners. Curriculum development and learner autonomy in the foreign language classroom. The role of motivation 1996 and learner autonomy in the foreign language classroom. A brief commentary ema ushioda, university of warwick in this paper i offer a brief commentary on motivational issues in mobile language learning, drawing on empirical insights from the articles in this special issue. Ema ushioda is an associate professor in elt and applied linguistics at the. Iatefl learner autonomy sig the answer is learner iatefl. In terms of its rationale see, for example, camilleri grima, 2007.
In ushioda 1996, i stated that autonomous learners are by definition. The concept of language learner autonomy the concept of learner autonomy in l2 education was first elaborated by henri holec in autonomy and foreign language learning, a report published by the council of europe in 1979 cited here as holec 1981. Her research interests include language, culture and identity, and particularly motivational perspectives on engaging with different languages and cultures, as well as issues of motivation and autonomy in language learning and their implications for classroom practice and teacher education. Holec defined learner autonomy in terms of learner selfdirection and control of the learning process. Teaching and researching motivation zoltan dornyei and ema.
We invited visitors from abroad to contribute to our project because we. Perspectives on autonomy and motivation ema ushioda university of warwick e. Other readers will always be interested in your opinion of the books youve read. Promoting teacherlearner autonomy through and beyond. Sct has been used quite a lot to inform discussions of autonomy in language learning e. The future of foreign language education in a global world. Ema ushioda is an associate professor at the centre for applied. Ema ushioda s book will repay more than one reading and deserves a wide reader ship as an important contribution not only to the literature on autonomy, but to the literature on second language acquisition in general. Annamaria pinter and ema ushioda, i have been developing ways to enhance studentteachers autonomy as learners of language teaching in the context of a yearlong ma programme for students with little or no substantial prior teaching experience. Language learning motivation through a small lens wrap.
Little, david, jennifer ridley, and ema ushioda, eds. It has been found that teachers motivating style has substantive impact on student learning motivation and academic achievement. Ema ushioda, centre for applied linguistics, social sciences building, university of. He has published widely on various aspects of second language acquisition and language learning motivation including motivation, language identity and the l2 self 2009, edited with ema ushioda. L2 motivation, autonomy, identity, identity goals, learning values. Ema ushioda is associate professor in elt and applied linguistics at the. The interview guide used in this pilot research was compiled on the basis of the relevant selfregulation literature nakata, 2010. Ema ushioda is an associate professor in elt and applied linguistics at the centre for applied. Her research interests include language learning motivation, autonomy, sociocultural theory and teacher development. Teacher, learner, curriculum and assessment with david little and jennifer ridley.
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